Hey guys, i have a question and feel free to offer any advice or feedback on this issue,okay my 5th GEN 2000 SE wont start after putting a brand new battery and alternator,took it to advance Auto and checked the starter and it's working fine tried to jump start it still wont crank am thnking it has something to do with wiring but i dont know,anyone experiencing this type of problem with their MAX,please fill me in any advice or feedbacks will be greatly appreciated. DENNO.

 

There is supposed to be a thin little wire that is attached to the starter solenoid. This wire connects to the ignition switch so if you overlooked connecting it, the car won't start.

In this photo, it is just under the arrow that points at the solenoid.

 

Agreed. Make sure all the wires are connected/bolted down and are nice and clean.

 

Thanks for the info guys ill go check that once i get home.

 

Check to see if u installed the battery correctly, if u connected it wrong even for 1 second u could have blown a fuse im sure the fuse is next to the bettery try to bypass that fuse to see if itll start then replace as necessary

 

Hey there, all Maxima boyz i got a quick question my MAX threw a p420 bank 1,replaced the converter with an after market refurbished at a muffler shop but the SES wont go away still says the same thing,so my question is, do i need to change or clean my O2 sensor to see if the SES will go away coz am due an inspection,all feedback,advice and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.thanks.

 

Dumb question - you did reset the check engine light after the muffler shop replaced the converter, right?

The FSM does not list the O2 sensors as being a problem for code P0420 And its counterpart P0430. It lists these possibilities:

Three way catalyst (Manifold)
Exhaust tube
Intake air leaks
Injectors
Injector leaks
Spark plug
Improper ignition timing

I've never heard of a refurbished converter, so I am suspicious about that.

 

It was an after market catcon or i may say it was used before coz it was cheap

 

Did you ever try resetting the light? Do that and report back how long it takes to come back if it does come back.

 

I never tried to reset the light,i assumed the light would automatically go when i put the catcon in but the light keeps coming and going.

 

If you get a check engine light and fix the problem, you should reset the light, but It will go out on its own (assuming the problem had been fixed) after some amount of miles have been driven, which I think is 30 to 50 miles. If the light is going off and coming back on, then the problem is still there, but not 100% of the time.

Does the engine run OK, i.e., smooth and strong , no misses? If it does, I think that the converter they put in is a bad one, which is probably why they took it off of someone else's car.

 

Actually i reset the SES and have driven it over 60 miles now no SES thanks guyz appreciate all your help.